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National Republican., 1887-03-24
Intoxioation Among Animals,


"The philosophers" says Houzeau, "that
assert that monkeys that have once used
intoxicating liquors to excess will not touch
them again are more desirous of giving us.a
lesson In morals than holding to the exact
truth. The majority of tame monkeys are
fond of wine and spirits. They help them
selves when they can. They enjoy getting
drunk, and some Of them become such sots
that they refuse to reform In spite OF the
most severe punishment Besides, their
intoxicatlon resembles precisely that OF
man; their legs are badly controlled, their
tongue is thick and its movements uncer-
tain" Moreover, this identity Of the effects
Of intoxication descends much lower IN the
animal kingdom. Donkeys have been seen
dead drunk. Horses get drunk; and IL, as
general thing, dogs refuse wine, some of
them are addicted to the use OF alcoholic
beverages when well sweetened and sufli-
ciently diluted.
haet nh oseura tS hai np nnll lo
National Republican., 1887-03-24
DULL AND FEATURELEss.
Not Much Activity Displayed In the
Stock Market.

New YORK, Mar. 23.--The speculative
situation continues without change and the
dullness was intensified to-day, though
the general tone of the market remains
firm. The leaders, It is understood, are
discouraging activity because Of the danger
Of squeeze In money and the present
featureless condition is expected to con-
tinue until after April /. To.day's trans
actions were the smallest, SO far, this year.
and In stagnation and lack Of feature IL
eclipsed any day for long period. The
foreign element did a little pooling, but
the commission business was practically
nothing, and the great bulk Of the trans
actions, as usual were the operations OF the
board room traders, who displayed very
little disposition to trade.
The opening was steady. first prices be-
ing either unchanged or showing changes
Of insignificant fractions only from last
evenings final figures. The market was
unusually dull, and the list was without
feature OF any sort. Toward noon the
movement In the grangers took place. but
after that time there was nothing to break
the monotony, and the market continued
dull, but firm to the close.
Money on call has been easy, ranging from
81 toe, last loan at 81, and closing offered
at Q. Sterling exchange is fairly active and
firm. Actual business at 4S41 to 4S4a for 60.
day bills and 4s0l to 1861 for demand.
Posted rates 1851 to 4SS. Government
bonds have been dull and steady to firm.
State bonds have been dull and firm.
Railroad bonds have been dull and gen.
orally firm.
Treasury balances - Coin, 1886, s,5O7;
currency, SIS, 1854, ,7s2.
The following were the closing bid quo
tations
8s, lOO1S; 4s, 127lS; AZ coup, 1905; Pac. es of
Cons, 58; Mo. 6s Of 81, 1Ol N. g. Cons. 6s,
do, 5s, 1o31s; Va. 6s, 4S; do, consuls x N. o.,
ll6; p; r. 9; ist, 50; NJ, K: = T, 9e1l; North:
cons, con - " i5s; do. debonture, iogjI; 81. Z. 4
San Fran, 1l0l4; st; Paul Cons, 1870;
81 T. Chpge Pse ist iISH South Sou PdG lst
shore K L o 8 3d Adams sRi1n Rsp1es esc HoH HllS
4 n. H., 20; do. preferred, 50; American
Ex., 100; Bos. Air I pref, i0l;B 9. \ X. N, as;
Sa1 sGahSFn eSes oho III GHDfGp 6ScsgS 81 Go SSo Pa
90 S9i pref, iSo; 6. B. I$sl%; cieveS ( Col,
l$l94 Denver 4 R. g., 2s3S Erie, S85S do pref,
hous.f Tex, ss ii: Ten. hssRi iss; Rams. ~!
~; iul. X Nash, g; Mari. : Con, Isl n
Sac ioS o0 Mob s' IT, io aiS Nam CGe H. S' M
Chat, So. N. j. Central, 70; Nix. & W. pref,
4s7SS; Northern Pec., 27S do. pref, 5s9sS; North
Teterp s ahirssG hlii So pref a N 40 y nTs Gsp'rs A.
Sse: Mall Sl,; fi..sSGIs ' ibi; f. reading,
RSa RUah SaSA AAssg S. F ElFs 3d. d. Psa paei 1gS
81. Paul & O., 49sa; do. pref. 1l01S; Tex. Pac'
2s16. Union Pac., 575A Y. 8; X, 62; Wab: Pac.,
7t54; Tenn. Coaii & Iron 4ijS; Cotton Oh
Trust, 5011; Quicksilver, 61S; do. pref, 80.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
The Best Method.

The most agreeable, as well as the most eff
fectiye method OF dispelling Headaches Colds
and FeveIs or cleansing the system is by tax.
ing few doses Of the pleasant Californialiquld
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, IL acts gently yet
effectively, strengthening the organs on which
Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal For sale In 30
cent and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
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AND OHIO ROUTE.

(Newport News and Mississippi Valley Com.
panyD
Union Depot, 9Th and SITS.
HOO A. M.-For Newport News Old Point
Comfort, and Norfolk. Daily except
sunday. Through Parlor Car 10 Old
Point: Arrive in Norfolk at n NJ.
1l:20 A. M.-For all Stations OH Chesapeake
and Ohio and points west. Sieeper
day.
$50 P. M.-Fast Western Express. Daily.
Solid Train with Pullman Sleepers 10
Louisville. Pullman Service to Gin.
einnau, ST. Louis, Memphis, and New
Orleans
Apply at Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Office, 5l3 Pa. ave-, and Baltimore and Potomac
Station. FRANK TRIiiT.
General Northeastern Passenger Agent.
b. W. FULLER,
General Passenger Apnnt
National Republican., 1887-03-24
Tho Treasury Portfolio,

It's learned on good authority that secre-
tary Manning's successor will not be ap-
pointed before April 1, the date upon
which Mr.. Manning's resignation takes
effect. The belief still prevails that Assist
ant Secretary Fairchild will receive the ap-
pointment.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
Superior TO ANYTHING.


A prominent business man in Wilmington,
Del In speaking of cure of cancer on HIM
self, writes to the Morning Nc,cS OF that city:
can say further that my case Is not nn
isolated one. A lady, a customer OF mine, was
suffering from a cancerous affection of the
nose. She had spent great deal of money
and time running TO Philadelphia to consult
the best physicians there, but could get but
little or no relief About year ago l told her
of my case, and induced her to try the s. s. 8.
remedy. She did SO, and In few weeks was
much better. She had several operations per-
formed, but finally she threw all aside but the
s. 8. s., and In two months from that time was
thoroughly cured.
Another lady suffering from an abscess on
her arm had been doctoring for a long time in
this city, Chester, and Philadelphia, but could
not get any relief, apparently. She had fallen
away to a mere shadow OF her former sell, and
could scarcely eat or sleep, She commenced
to take the 8. s. s. medicine, but was so re-
duced In flesh that she had a little stomach
trouble at first She persisted, however, and
after the third bottle she declared 1t had done
her more good than anything else she had
ever tried. / now understand that she ~ en-
tirely well, and is loud in her praise OF g. 5. s.
I believe the Swift Specific Company's blood
medicine, known as y, s, s., Is superior TO any
thing of the kind known in the market, and
can cheertully recommend II 10 any ono suF-
fering from diseases of the skin or blood.
Treatise ON Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
National Republican., 1887-03-24

HoT drinks should be avoided I'm cold
weather. They have a tendency to weaken
the lungs and throat. Take Or. Bulls Cough
Syrup for coughs
National Republican., 1887-03-24
DIEDMoNT AIR LINE.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAR. 1s, 1887.

pIEDMoNT AIR LINE.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAR. ls, 1887.
Trains leave B. q p. Station, Sixth and b
$50 A. Mast Tennessee mail daily for
Warrenton, Gordonsville, Charlottcs.
vile, Lynchburg, and stations between
eSsr5La Rnosria Rams and LLSSinShbnrg Lynch Bristol,
and New Orleans Pullman Sleeper
Washington to New Orleans
o A. nEs mai, daily for warren.on
burg, Rocky Mount, Danviie, and
stations between Lynchburg and Dam
vile, Greensboro, Raleigh Charlotte,
Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery,
Es,I,So Eew Orleans, ans, Texas, and California.
in connection with Pullman Seepers
Atlanta to New Orleans and Mann
BioHIhIr, BGId9ir sleepers for birmingham;
trains Washington to Atlanta
2:35 p, M.-Daily, except Sunday, for Manas-
sas, strasbrrg, and intermediate sta
$50 p M.-western express daily for Warren
ton, Gordonsville, Charlottesville, Louis.
vile Cincinnati, and line OF Chesa-
peake ana ohio route. Pullman Sleep
ers and solid trains Washington 10
Louisville, also for Lynchburg, Bristol,
snS ChSstlaSInoSga, "a Memphis; Little Rock.
Pullman sleepers Washington TO Little
Rock without change.
4lVTs m.-SOulnern Express daily for LYNCH
burg, Danville, Raleigh, Asheyllle,
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken, Augusta,
Atlanta, Montgomery, New Orleans,
Texas. aud California. Pull man Seep.
ers Washington 10 Montgomery, con.
Meeting with Pullman Parlor cara
Montgomery TO New Orleans, Pullman
sleepers Washington to Aiken without
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIO d.
Leave Washington e',R yisaoN a m do,,v s,csn, sru
day, and 4a5 p. m. daily, arriving at Round
Hill li;SI a. IN. and TAO p. m; returning, leave
Round Hill 500 a. m. daily and 130 p m. daily
except exec Sunday arriving Washington $50 a. m,
Through trains from the South via Charlotte
Danville, and Lynchburg, arrive in Wash.
ington $40 a. M. S:23 p. m, via East Ten.
nesse, Bristol, and Lynchburg at 1901 D. m, and
$40 p. m.. via Chesapeake aud Ohio route, and
Charlottesville at $40 y. IN. Strasburg local at
947 q. m.
Tickets, Sleeping Car reservation, and in
formation furnished and baggage checked at
Office, 60l Pennsylvania avenue, and at passen.
ger station, Pennsylvania railroad, Sixth and
Is streets. JAS. l.. TAYLOR,
General PASSENGER Apant
National Republican., 1887-03-24

CLYDE's NEW EXPRESS STEAM PACKET
~ LINE FOR
PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON, AND
ALEXANDRIA,
AT APPOINTED SAILING DAYS.
From PHILADELPHIA every Saturday, IL m.
From WASHINGTON every Monday, II m.
Through and prompt connection with New
York, Boston, Fall River, and all points north.
Through bills of lading given. Freight re-
ceived daily until 6 p, m.
General Agents. Philadelphia.
J. H. JOHNSON d Co, Agents,
18th and 18th st. wharves, 3. W., 1902 ST. N.
W., Washington, d. O.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
IN EFFECT JAN. 80, 1857,
SAlNS LEAVE Washinotnr frn,,, 4.


IN EFFECT JAN. 80, 1887.
oor1aH AZ als h4vh %ssai9$tSn from station
=, For Pitts6nrg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express OF Palace Sleeping Cars at $50 a. IN.
daily aaa Fast Line, sS9 & a. m daily e Cincinnati
burg to Cincinnati, and Buffet Car 10 81. Iouis.
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago with sleeI..
ing nrsss Car pi1ais6urg t9 Soa Ghcag9 Western Ex
washington 70 Chicago aud st. Louis, and Har.
risburg 70 Cleveland. connecting at Harris
SHIg SIIgg Wdth Sla MsSSSh3s M,hTS1Sh3 ssssRsss
r. m. daily for Plttsburs and theynsss 10
through SLEEPER Harrisburg 10 Chicseo' Win
B4LIlM2RE M mo- G.ASnS. AND PoTo%AG RXffRoAD.
with Palace Cars Washington to Rochester
For @ @WiilIamsport, Lock Haven. and Eimira,
:, For New York aud the East, 7;25, 300, ana
lllS a M, 1880, 200 4:l5 1000, and ii 30 D. m.
on IoS Sunday; zee a. m 1890, 200 4:i5 1000, aud
ll;2O m Limited Express Of Pullman Parlor
cars yaU a. m daily. except Sunday. and 400
For Boston without change. 200 p. n every
For Brooklyn. N. y. all through trains con.
meet at Jersey City with boats OF BROOKLYN An.
mex, anorains direct transfer TO Fulton street,
For Philadelphia. 725, 800 and ll:l5 a. M,
l2Sc, &OC go, 600, 1000 and 1l:20 p. m. on
Sunday goo M l2SC 2!O0, li5, 600 1000, and
pASoo ssfU q. Iu heok
days, aud 4;OOp m. daily
For Baltimore. 6:S5, 7:2b, 900, $40, $50 Ills n.
m, 1880, 1885, 200, 400, AS i:23, 4.4O 600
$40, 1000, and 11:20 p, m on Sunday, 600 $50
ll:ibs m, 1880, 200, 400, ilb, GOO. $40, 1000
For Pope's Creek Line, 7;25 a. m. and s,4o n.
m. daily except Sunday. P'
For Annapolis, 7;25 a. m, 1890, s:23, and GOO
P m, daily except Sunday. Sundays. 300 q. M,
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY, AND ALEXANDRIA AMI
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 600, 645S; 9:47, IL 90 a. IN,
1901 noon, 2O5, 4;25, 4;S5, 6,Ol, s:O5, 1905 and
1887 p. m. On Sunday at 6'e0. 9:47, loo q. M,
800 6:0l and 10O5p. IN
For Richmond and the South, 600, 1l:0Oa, m!
daily, and 1886 p. m. daily, except Sunday
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington.
605, 500, $40, 1913 lO4s a. m; lao, 800 s:23,
$40, 705 9:92 and 1912 p m, and 1910 mid.
night except Monday) on Sunday at 500
and 1o4s a, M; 200 BIO 9:S2, 1912 p. m, ana
1910 night
Tickets and information at the ONCE, north.
east corner of 18th street ana Pennsylvania
avenue, and at the station, where orders can
be len for the checking Of baggage TO destina.
tion nom hotels and residences. -
General Passenger Agent,
OHAs, y. PUdH, General Manager.
National Republican., 1887-03-24

HowLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, 2ll Four
and-a-half street northwest, three doors north
Of Pennsylvania avenue. L. T.. Rowland, NJ.
and mechanical dentists. Extraolions, under
nitrous oxide, so cents each tooth, and only 30
cents'extra for gas, whether one or number
of teeth are extracted at the same sitting.
persons. Artificial teeth ~ per set. Gold,
amalgam, and whito filings Inserted in the
best manner. All work warranted first class.
National Republican., 1887-03-24

'ALpERNEY DAIRY Ns"-Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliy-
cred in u pound 'Ward" prints, AT 10 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, cents per ball;
buttermilk, cents per quart, and sweet milk
at 3 cents per quart.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
UNDERrAKERs.

T0SEPH O. LEE,
81 Formerly Of Henry Lees sons, Undertaken,
NEW AND C0MM0DI0US WARER00MH,
No. 825 Pennsylvania avenue N. w,
A1-Rssidence on the premises.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
THE SUCCESSFUL REMEDY FOR
CATARRH.

Ihdreused Eiys Credml ] Iigds so much troubled
Balm and consider my. liGih cdt1rTh seriously
sey cured. suffered 20 0dGectcd my poicc one
tears from cdidrrh and bottle Of E2ys Cream
catarrhal headache, and Balm, did he tp0rk No
this Is The FIRST renedpttdt rOice Is liy restored.-
afforded lasting reiieE-IB. r. Liepsner. a. W.,
ID. 4. HgqinsOn, 155 Lake PGstOr Of Ue OlirCt Bdp.
81. Chicago. list Church, Phitd. Pa.
For 10 years ,pds an For eight pears Thduc
noged Nth cdtdrTh, Sc been a sufferer from ca
tcre pain IN my head, dis tdrTh. Inerusing Eiys
charges into my throat Cream Balm for sir tpoets
and unpleasant breath / beiiepo niysClfcur n
Ny sense Of smell lrds Is most agreeable rem
much impaired. / hare edy.-.JOseDhS StetUdrt, 62t
ouercOnle these troubles Grand dre., BROOKLYN
trih Cream Bdlm.-J. BIN Y.
Case, ~. Denis Hotel
Brodditdy, NJ y I tUds cured By Elys
Cream Balm! iCds troR-
Ihdue been q Iradt stD bed uUih chronic cdtdrrh
Jertr JrCnt drp cdidrrh for gathering IN my head
many years. EivS Cream difficulty IN bredthiI,g,
Balm COmpleielg cured me and discharges from mn
MI LdHy, 80 lICodtOdrd edrs.-C J. C0rbin, 92b
Irenue, Boston, Mass. Chestnut ST., Phtld.
National Republican., 1887-03-24

BERKELEY, pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, 81 per gallon, 81 a
quart, and 30 cents a pint, 25 cents sample
bottle. Tharp. SIS + street northwest.
National Republican., 1887-03-24

THE EPOCH. Mar IS. Ten cents; s4a year.
New York: 80 Union Square. Publishers.
While all the articles are good, particu.
larly so are "What is CriticismP" SHOVEL
Reading by Girls" and "Wilson Barrett's
Opinion Of the American stage" The
"Book Reviews" are also valuable.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
CITY ITEMS.

THE best physicians assure us that DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is a reliable and never falling
remedy.
National Republican., 1887-03-24

MEMOIRS OF MY LIFE. BY JOHN CHARLES
FREMONT. With a sketch of the life OF
New York Beifofd, Clarke & Co. Semi.
monthly. 80 cents per part. Publishers.
We have received Nos. to 0, inclusive,
Of this important history Of the great west.
1t is minute in Its information, clear, and
complete. The numerous illustra-
tiops, portraits, landscapes, and
mape, are In the highest style OF art and un-
Of the charm Of travel and adventure, en-.
tightening the mind as to new, strange
land, its Inhabitants and scenery. yet, Of
course, free from the dangers that would
arise In the actual tour.
National Republican., 1887-03-24

THE PEOPLES EDUCATIONAL QUAR-
TERLY. March. Devoted to literature and
music, Fries & Ruebush, Dayton, Va.
Publishers.
No. 3, Of a sensible periodical, which
treats all subjects of Its speciality in prac-
tlcal manner. 1t is highly honorable to the
Old Dominion. The leading articles will in
dicate its plan; "Undue Distinction"
"What Ought to LearnP" "Early Train
ing.n "Literature," "Greek and Latin
Shall They Stay or Coy" development of
Character," and "Warrlng Scientists"
Such an uneXampled price as 10 cents
year for this excellent periodical excites our
wonder.
National Republican., 1887-03-24
STEAMBOAT LINES.

NIT. VERNON, MT VERNON
M. MT. VERNON.
STEAMER w. W. CORCORAN
Leaves 7th.st. wharf daily Except Sunday for
MT. VERNON,
At 10 O'Clock a. M; returning reaches WASH
ington about $3.50 p. m.
oc22-tf L. l., BLAKE, CAPTAIN,
National Republican., 1887-03-24
lsrarn ana Provisions.
believing I. the range ef grss' in y the ohIcss;

Washington Stock Exchange.
Tho following list OF the most active stocks deal.
In on the Washington Stock Exchange 10 furnished
BY Messrs. Bell & Co., bankers, No. 1887 Pennsyl.
yania avenue.
National Republican., 1887-03-24

THE NEW MARRIAGE AND OTHER UNI
FORM LAWS. BY CHARLES STUART WRLLEs.
New York Belford, Clarke & Co., $50
Broadway, Publishers.
Discusses some OF the present laws, and
National Republican., 1887-03-24

DOROTHY WORDSWORTH. The Story of a
Sisters Love. By EDMUND LEE New York:
podd, Mead & Company. Sale, William Bal.
laniyne Il son. sl.25.
The first complete record OF the life of
this remarkably talented and devoted
woman, the sister of William Wordsworth,
late poet-laureate of England. She was
material help, In all ways, TO her lllustrlous
brother-she who, had she been selfish, con-
tining her thought TO her own fame, might
also have been illustrious on the bright roll
OF her country's literature. The incidents
here given Of her beautiful life are very
interesting, and the few specimens OF her
poems exhibit, at least, the dawning OF
resplendent genius. Over all hoyers her
divine love for her brother.
MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE UNITED
STATES. Calendar year 1885. Division OF
mining statistics and teChnolOgy., De-
partment OF the Interior, United States
geological survey. j. W. Powell, director.
washington, government printing Office
This important volume, issued by the
government, is composed OF articles on the
various materials, the contributions OF
competent and trustworthy authorities. II
acquaints us, and the world, with the mag
nifcent mineral resources OF the land Of
freedom-a land unequaled In the produc-
tion OF all desirable things. The book can
be obtained by sending 40 cents postal
note, not stamps) to the director United
States geological survey, Washington,
d. u.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-27


THE Union o. this morning seeks t,
discourage the idea of extending an invi-
tatioH to President Cleveland to visit Rock
Island on his western trip simply because
he was elected on democratic ticket. In
this contemplate sentiment the Union
pretends to speak for the republicans OF
Rock Island, but it does not and it in
suits every fair minded republican wher
it INDUCES in any such sickly expressions.
We believe, too, that the Union is the first
paper IN the country to deny the presi
dent of the United States, elected by the
people of the United States, q welcome
to its city, simply because of political diff
ferences, and when the Union says that
politics had anything to do with the
ARGUS advocacy of extending an invita-
tion to President Cleveland to Rock Isl
and. it lies and it speaks contemplate
cowardly lie that displays in its utter
dICe ueltntI mdnnOOu nor ltlEminutu
ness. When the ARGUS first spoke o.
welcoming the president to Rock Island
it said, 1T is his intention to meet ths
people of the western states as presiden
of the whole country, and not as the rep
reseLtatiye of any party" The sams
power behind the throne that lin
duces" the Union to defend felon,
should teach 1t the rudiments of manli,
ness and common sense. The power
is capable of so doing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-27
LORD 6EREsFoRD's MISTAKE.
He Nearly t'aralyzes a Naval Captain b
q BREACH of Etinnette

file Nearly faralyzes Naval Captain b,
Breach of Etiquette.
LONDON, July 27.-Lord Charles Beresford
the fighting sailor, has resigned his position
in the admiralty under the following circum
stances:
While the queen was holding a reception il
the captains saloon of the royal yacht Vic
toria and Albert during the naval review a
Spithead on Saturday Lord Beresford sig
nailed from the royal yacht TO the Enchan
tress, one of the ships comprising the roya
escort fleet. The captain of the Enchantres'
supposed when the signalling began that ht
was about to receive special royal commands
but became enraged as the message, Tel
Lady Beresf0rd to go Immediately on board
the yacht Lancashire Witch. where ! will
join her, was slowly spelled out.
The breach of etiquette involved in the
sending of a personal message from the
royal yacht except at the queens command
nearly paralyzed the captain of the En-
chantress. He was afraid TO report Lord
Charles Berestord, lord of the admiralty,
but something must be done to punish tbs
heinous offense, 50 he told the story to 6
Times reporter and that paper published it OF
Monday. The fact becoming public Their.
was nothing left for Lord Beresford to do but
to resign, which he did
The incident has no parallel in the annals
of the British naval service and was virtually
q gross insult TO her majesty The fossils Of
the admiralty office were delighted over the
disgrace and resignation of Lord Beresford
whose ideas Of reform have compelled them
tn exhibit signs Of life, but their delight was Of
short duration Lord BereSford has been re
qJestad by the queen 20 Withdraw his resig
nation, his action IN sending private sigma
from the royal yacht being resar ed by her
majesty as merely Il minor breach Of Ell
quette with extenuating circumstances.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-27

THE drag net thrown out by western
newspaper has captured opinions from a
number of leading members of congress
on the question of reducing taxation
Speaker Carlisle. it need scarcely be said,
propbesies a reduction of revenues withS
out further delay. MIR, Breckenridge ia
vors revision of the the impcst tariff Mr..
Wise a repeal of internal taxes, and Mr..
r lndall compromise. Unhappily, it is
not the prominent members, exclusively
w1o settle these matters and make laws
for the country The rank and file fur
nish Ten times or twenty times as manv
votes as the notables There is little use
ia making the big men express themselves
for most of them ere already committed
Ii is the little men who ought to be
brought to the front before the session
opens. and comp, He'd. if possible. to state
their positions in black and white Then
the actual work of the session would be
wonderfully slmplified 1t may be ar
gued that some of these men have ne
opinions to express. The obvious answer
is that they ought to say so, and have
done with it. Just what the mental con-
ditlon of man must be VINO has intelli-
gence and education enough to fit him
for the duty of law>msking and yet has
no ideas of his own on the subject of
taxation, it is hard to understand and il
would be as interesting to know who the
unsettled men are as how the rest agree
and differ.